34 SQ FT ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER | Functional + Organized
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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. Be sure to follow me on Instagram for our monthly video schedule! Today I'm making over my tiny entryway to make it more functional and stylish.
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Stair inspo: home of Hilary Duff, designed by Studio Life/Style, photographed by Jenna Peffley bit.ly/3TSOVmB
Entryway storage inspo: Esmeralda’s, via Apartment Therapy bit.ly/3IXEO9G
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Merch idea: A tote bag with a raccoon wearing overalls and vans, holding something of your liking, and a speech bubble that says “I found it in the trash”.
@hilarylauren6112
2 ай бұрын
I would buy that in a heartbeat!
@RottenlyMoodyChild
2 ай бұрын
100% would buy 😂
@user00616
2 ай бұрын
Omg same!!!! Plz don’t make it super loudly “AG branded” 🥺I love merch that doesn’t look like merch.
@sheepspot8269
2 ай бұрын
I would definitely buy.
@mariacenturion4517
2 ай бұрын
Would it be a bad look if the raccoon were holding a little Graham? 🤔😅
New membership perk idea...."Graham's therapist," where we get to hear all about how many color changes, custom impossible pieces of furniture, and curves he has to deal with every week...
@tynaedwards8452
2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@milliecooper8986
2 ай бұрын
Love your entry way love that the color goes with the stain flowers on your window 👍
@RangeGleasry
2 ай бұрын
I will pay for this
@pitchycastle
2 ай бұрын
We would also get to hear all about his accomplishments, aka all the great things he rescued from the trash!
As a landscape designer, I sometimes find it difficult to decide about my own space while being quite decisive about my clients gardens.
@user-bo1rj2xu2s
2 ай бұрын
I can organize someone else's life so easily. Mine? Not so much.🤷♀
@crunchevo8974
2 ай бұрын
@@user-bo1rj2xu2s i think the sentimentality and not objectively being able to detach yourself from your own stuff is definitely a thing. cleaners also say this often. running around cleaning somoene else's house is so much faster than cleaning your own.
@largedoglover99
2 ай бұрын
Please feel free to repeat the same thing over and over again as long as it makes you happy. No need to go outside of your own comfort zone. Definitely only do what you like.
@user-bo1rj2xu2s
2 ай бұрын
@@crunchevo8974 So true!
@xxx-il9dv
2 ай бұрын
I have the same problem. Somebody else's home, no problem, 15 minutes done. My space, 5 years. Always waiting for the next great thing. 😂
James, you are the best! The way you edit makes me feel like we are friends watching a video together and commenting and making jokes. Thank you ❤
@charlottestewart7766
2 ай бұрын
Always my favorite pieces hahaha
@ehSHABUTIE
2 ай бұрын
Same! The basket quotes sent me 😂
@DLLP2052
Ай бұрын
Streaky McGee had me 😂😂😂😂
@beejereeno2
28 күн бұрын
I always ♥ James' little touches
The basket/storage quotes though. Your editor is a true legend. 🤩
The color of the walls looks so nice with the stained glass window 💕
@lindalehr1551
2 ай бұрын
Yes. The color with the stained glass is what did it for me as well. Love how this turned out
I feel like this whole paint debacle would have been solved much sooner if you had just taken inspiration from the colors that were already present in the space: the stained glass windows! The tulips brought such a lovely warm violet hue that matched the runners perfectly.
As someone who spent over a quarter of a century in a similar line of work, I can tell you I know how much easier it is to tell the client what to do in their home, than to decide what to do in your own! Always delighted by you, your crew, and your solutions!
@TheNicoliyah
Ай бұрын
Ha ha I am the same! So decisive for others but agonise over paint colours for myself
@femalephobia
Ай бұрын
Not in the biz, but choose perfection for people I know. But, I think it’s harder to do our own because we have so many ideas🤗
So this wall color is so good with the stained window… now the window feels more of an art piece… and everything is going great together.. ❤
@fabienneroure9995
2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! Also, the stained glass flowers go so well with the stair runner.❤❤❤
I really liked the blue ....but it wasn't right in the space. My house is painted that blue color...but I live in Houston Texas and it is hot ! The blue actually makes the house feel cooler and no I'm not crazy , my husband says the same thing.😊
The sulking room pink makes that stain glass window look SO GOOD!
GRAHAMS LITTLE PEARL NECKLACE i’m so in love with him in a platonic way
@marizaprida833
Ай бұрын
Yessss I love him too he is Awesome!!!❤
Our house, built in '69, had all scalloped shelves. It's taken me years to get rid of them all! And now they are a thing again? Oh boy. great job on the makeover!
I think the dusty pink was a good idea because it matches the pink in the window pannels, and it reflects back to pink you already used in the house making it more unified.
That blue was giving early 2000s dolphin themed bedroom 🐬
@brittanyk3241
2 ай бұрын
YES!! I was cringing so hard 😂😅😂
1:46 looking at this angle, if it's possible flip the entrance door to a right hand entrance so when opening the door will be at the larger view opening towards the stairs and the coat and shoe storage will be behind the door. Have an awesome weekend!
@TheBeautifulTruthh
2 ай бұрын
i thought this too!
@janedoe932
2 ай бұрын
I think she should def flip the door
@michellehoehne
2 ай бұрын
I think that would block the entry to her neighbor’s home on the first level
@TheBeautifulTruthh
2 ай бұрын
@@michellehoehne when you open the door and walk in, it swings left and opens towards the coat storage. the og commenter is suggesting to put the hinges on the other side, so it swings right and opens towards the entry table with the mirror. it would make the space feel more open when you enter and block the visual clutter of the coat storage.
@michellehoehne
2 ай бұрын
@@TheBeautifulTruthh my bad! I thought the door swung out into the first entry room, not into her home space. I see what y’all mean now
Team AG- time for a scallop ban! The shelves, the baskets, the lights, the other baskets 😂 I'm convinced scallops are going to be blase in a year (dare I say- the chevron of the 2020s?). Just a little too trendy to be everywhere!!
@GabbyPaynter
2 ай бұрын
I agree, but considering Alexandra has the skills and the team to change it up whenever she likes I don't think it matters 😊
@user-bl9hq2gf6i
Ай бұрын
it's not scalops, it's waves,scallops look different
Graham needs an etsy shop!!
@3Oh3metrostation
Ай бұрын
custom furniture business
The blue is the color of my bedroom now and I’m 65 and LOVE it! 😍
I’m obsessed with the runners on the stairs!
i love the way the paint ties together the stained glass window and runners
Old lady in The Netherlands loves your work and show. Is good to watch serious and fun young ppl get their groove on. Working for yourselves. Living small, not wasteful is smart. Right on! Every one of you are great characters but I do love Graham. 😂
Paint the door! Paint the door! Paint the door!
Looks so you ! Your team is so patient we knew you wouldn’t choose blue !! Graham is such a wood artist .
"The oil for the coatrack, I found in the garbage." 😂 I love finding stuff, too!
The end result was amazing! That first blue/lilac was giving me huge Friends vibes. Would be fun to see you guys do a movie/tv show inspired series! 🤩
@andromeda1903
2 ай бұрын
LOVE this idea!
@TepidRock
2 ай бұрын
I feel like it would be nice to have some redemption for the periwinkle as well, it just needs the right space for it
@GabyPremu
2 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Poor peri got a lot of hate :’)
Off topic but, Alexandra’s hair looks so beautiful. ♥
@lauris5708
2 ай бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. The sleek bun with the center part was so pretty and sophisticated.
@harrietmann3249
2 ай бұрын
I always have hair envy watching her videos x
@harrietmann3249
2 ай бұрын
I always have hair envy watching her videos x
This darker, purple-ish color from one of the swatches could be very nice on the stairs as well (where it's black now)! Loving the makeover as always :)
The end look is great (as usual), but I was actually digging the blue 👀 I’d love to see it in another makeover
I’ve said it before, but I’m going to say it again m, Graham is a genius!!! All his projects in this video are beautiful and functional! Great job!
This “episode” *is AMAZING!* The [or James’] _editing_ is top-notch, all the funny quips from the crew, combined with Alexandra’s excellent style is _seriously_ #chefskiss 😍 Another great makeover vid, Team AG! 👍🏻👍🏻
i think it was the first time i have seen a entryway makeover that is spot on. it does look like it is to provide solutions for every day living and not a wow we took EVERYTHING out look how good it looks! and it is just beautiful, solution oriented and .. its everything! so so so good! love this! congrats!
Omg Gram walking up the stairs with the sun hat! When he dropped something I laughed and woke up my husband! You needed a lighter colour on the wall the real dark closes in the space- that pink is perfect! I liked the purple but it was on my bedroom walls in junior high…😢
Yay ❤ I’m going to make my morning coffee and enjoy this video. Her videos make me so happy.
@CosmicJennifer
2 ай бұрын
I always watch them with my breakfast on Sunday
I am only a few minutes into this video and I have to say before I continue on, that you switching to the red earthtones was a great idea. Right away I noticed that there is a stained glass window in the space and I don't know the exact color of the flower, but I think it pairs nicely with those colors. Can't wait to see the final product, so I will get back to watching your video. I enjoy them all. I hate it when I don't see them weekly.
always love the bloopers at the end! pls never get rid of them
James was feeling FEISTY this week
I really like the colors that you ended up with and your staircase looks fabulous
The multiple runner staircase is so fun! And I wish I had a Graham!
So much sass from James in this one, love it!! 💅
Once again, Graham is your MVP. I really like your basket choices.
This makeover was extraordinary! But then again, all your makeovers blow me away!!!! And I loved the process of finding the right color! Thank you for another great video!!
Well to each their own. I think color is definitely a personal thing. I really didn’t like this color. Maybe something a little bit lighter??? The rest was so functional & I’m glad you thought of all these ideas to make it your own!!😜👍🏻
@ashlingburns8264
2 ай бұрын
Omg agree!!
Look at you at 712k subscribers!! So proud and happy, I've been here since it was less than 200k of us. Always loved this channel 🌼
I noticed in one of your last videos, and your ThredUp haul in this one confirmed it - tops that fit like the red and white checked one are the most flattering cut and fit I’ve ever seen on you! They just seem to work so well with your body type. I’m not a fashion person, so I don’t know what they’re called, but they are absolutely perfect on you.
The new stair runner is the most beautiful thing ever seen! Especially the middle color! A dream 🩷
I’m binge-watching all your makeover videos right now and it was so nice to see a new one pop up! So good and fun (as always). This channel is such a beautiful find. I just can’t get over how high-quality and creative the makeovers, DIYs, and the editing are and how well you work as a team. Team AG is the sweetest and funniest and just so freaking talented!
I thought every choice was just wrong, until I saw the final result! Who would have thought that that stair runner would such a delightful impact! You instincts are so strong and you know when it’s wrong! Great team!
What a difference it made! ❤ wow. Shoutout to Graham as always, for the little custom made touches. He’s simply the best.
Great job!! Love that you at least *tried* to do something new with colour, even though you weren't feeling it. The end result is beautiful and totally YOU.
Your hair is SO complimented by the final color!!!
Okay. I’m sure this is going to work for you and be functional and fit your aesthetic. When you started debating wall colors, I immediately thought “this is a lot of theater, she’s gonna go with some form of pink. If she does, I’m gonna skip the rest.” After two polls and all the rest, it felt a bit disingenuous. So minimal shade here-I’m sure you love it.
A fabulous transformation I'm glad that you have placed all of your tote bags in one bag. It looks neater.😊
We all need a Graham #Merlin The Magician! You’ve once again created a warm and beautifully functional space!❤
The word that came to my mind when you show j us the finished hallway was” very sweet “ I also thought like your paint choice fit the time period of your home.
This is the reality too... It's much harder to decorate your own space than other peoples when you're a homey person. Too many choices and you want it to be perfect 😍
The way I gasped when you selected that original color- very happy you changed your mind it looks great!
You have Captured the atmosphere of days gone by. Excellent lighting effect with the green shade
Yay ❤ I’m going to make my morning coffee and enjoy this video. Her videos make me so happy
@ThePalFishCoach
2 ай бұрын
Same!! My favorite channel.
I am in awe of your functional design ideas. Such an inspiration that “i can see your light” in my moodboard😅 ~love from India
The entryway looks great and the stairs are stunning. Great ideas everywhere.
The entryway is just beautiful. Love all of the colour choices, the rugs going up the stairs and Graham did such a great job on the little shelves. They are so practical. Everything was so well thought out. Good job Alexandra and Team Gator.
Gives you a hug when you walk through the front door & Its beautiful
So nice but I couldn't stop thinking about Noah and the 'pink' again. I'm like you I use China Doll pink (half) I've used this paint colour for over 20 years and don't think I could walk into my home with any other colour and feel as good as I do.
I love the different runners going up the staiway❤❤❤😊
SO pretty...love the colors and the stair runner?? Next level gorgeousl!
Love that paint colour. Maybe decluttering your jackets will also improve that space. It's a waste to clutter that gorgeous spot. Wish I had me a Graham😊
Beautiful colours, instantly welcoming. I love the runners.
🤔 Didn't you used to have a Boho runner on the stairs? I loved that. It was light and airy, but also gave the area a classic, old world look.
I’m dying over the Moroccan runner! I wish I could afford the rugs to do that on my stairs! I love your style. The sulking room pink with the rugs! Beautiful!
Seriously, just wow! I am blown away! Those final photos are STUNNING!!!
The best thing about this entryway is that the area when you open the door looks exactly like mine so I can use this same design! 😊
Thank you! When you enter the home, you set the tone. Only one other change. I would change the door (if you can) to have more light in the entryway, but the makeover looks good.
Team AG DID IT AGAIN! 🎉
You hit it out of the park. I'm very impressed!
Very nice! I love how a number of the items share a scalloped edging. Another decor success story.
The paint color was wise because it goes so well with the stained glass! Love this space!
Love the runner. The new paint colour complements the stained window perfectly.
For God's sake! Pink what a surprise! 😢. 🐥
The paint that was finally decided on is so neat. It looked so much more bricky when you were working in the space, but in the end shots was so much softer and rosy. Love it for your space!
I love that everything ties back to petal shapes. Really good practical use of the space 👏🏻
I love how the fuschia carpet runner halfway up linked to the stained glass 💓
The blue was more periwinkle with purple vibes to me. James your editing is always ON POINT!! ❤😂
Love the ikea shoe storage. The revamped storage “closet” area looks great with addition of custom shelves and beautiful baskets!!
This space is so gorgeous, warm and inviting ❤
Super fun video! There are a zillion colors I love so sometimes narrowing it down is a struggle. Love how relatable you are!
At first, I wasn't a fan of the different stairs runners. Now, I'm pleasantly surprised at how much i really like the idea!
Thank you so much for sharing the struggle around the colour choice! It's so good to hear that even the experts find the decision making hard and that there's no problem to it and it's part of the journey❤ love the result! It's like a cuddle for everyone entering your home❤
Oh gosh Alexandra, this entry way looks so cozy and beautiful, love the stairs and all of those different rugs put on them it is a beautiful combination. I have to be honest I love purple and have a lot of purple colors and things in my home, I love dark purple and light colored purple, it is my birth color which is amethist because I was born in February and funny I am called the Purple Lady alot, Lol!! Oh also so many great shelves and decorative hooks and those cute custom shelves Graham made for the side of that cute shelf. I also love those light socket covers that you can paint any color you love. Also love those storage baskets on that shelf. Oh this entryway really has such a beautiful vibe so much better than the before, it has so many awesome things on the walls and shelves I am so happy to see this makeover and once again you always inspire me to get busy on making over my livingroom, and that will happen this springtime. thanks so much again for this great video that was super fun to watch, have a beautiful and blessed rest of your day, sending love and hugs to all of your great crew, bye!! 😄😍🤗👋👍🙏💜💜💜
The entry gives the first impression into a home it is an important space. Yours flows so well now and looks inviting and beautiful.
You've already chosen a colour by now, but at minute eight I'm excited about Reddened Earth with the flowers on the window!
Wow!!! I love the makeover ❤ and the laughs when you changed your mind about the paint color.😊
I really like the one that matches your stain glass window! So pretty
First.. your hair looks so pretty long with the beachy waves, also pretty slicked back with middle part & low bun. You just have beautiful hair!😊 Music To My Eyes😂😂 I'll bee using that one! Obsessed with the stair runner(s).. gorgeous!❤ I think you definitely went with the right paint color, looks better than any of the other ones for this space. Well.. everyone needs a Graham to customize all their spaces, he's awesome! Lucky you!😁 The entire space is just a dream! Its all beautiful, and so much functionality.. love it❤ And all the colors are beautiful together.. and looks more your style for sure😉 Great Job.. again! TFS
Absolutely always change a colour that does not lift your spirit. I love the F&B sulking pink, your so much fun 🙏🏼😊💖
Her hair did look lovely, plus I loved the beautiful new entry way!
This makeover is Amazing. One of my favorite things is the runner on the stairs. Love the 3 coordinating pieces.
love your process.. love your work always!! look fwd to the next drop. And so pleased you picked that colour esp to go with the gorgeous stained glass window and runners. Just divine 😍
This is such a cute and functional space! One tip for those future awkwardly placed switches, Caseta has a “remote” switch that can be paired with a wired switch so you can place the remote switch wherever you want one. And with that in mind, I can’t stop wondering how it would feel if the door swing was reversed so that beautiful window is the first glimmer that greets you.
I think the pink also goes much better with the flowers in the stained glass window, which I didn’t notice until the reveal.